Bluebirds Have Nine Seniors This Year PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior Sophia Sarakatsannis sets up to serve in a game last year. Sarakatsannis is one of eight seniors with varsity experience returning this year. Fort Thomas Matters has brought you Highlands Sports Coverage for years. Would you please consider a small donation to […]
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2021 Highlands Girls Golf Preview
Bluebirds Hope to Build Solid Team Behind Toole Highlands senior KJ Toole has qualified for the state tournament individually the last two seasons. She became the first Highlands girls golfer to make it to the second day of the state tournament since 2010 last season. Toole also finished region runner-up. Fort Thomas Matters has brought you Highlands […]
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2021 Highlands Boys Golf Preview: Expectations are high
Expectations Still High for Bluebirds PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Joel Craft is one of three players returning who golfed in the state tournament last fall. Highlands placed a program-best sixth in state last year. Fort Thomas Matters has brought you Highlands Sports Coverage for years. Would you please consider a small donation […]
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2021 Highlands Cross Country Preview
Highlands Teams Each Return Five Runners Who Ran at State Last Year PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Sam Hopper is one of five runners who ran at state last year returning this season. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. […]
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New Highlands Cheerleading Coach Brings in New Perspective
McGaughey Hopes to Bring Continuity to Program PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. New Highlands Head Cheerleading Coach Alex McGaughey (left) hired 2016 Highlands graduate Sarah Hoffmann (right) to be the junior varsity coach. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely […]
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Highlands Alum Helps Hanover College to Undefeated Season
Hinegardner Records 14 Saves Hanover Sports Information Photo. Hanover freshman goalkeeper Maggie Hinegardner, a 2020 Highlands graduate, helped the Hanover women’s soccer team to its first HCAC Tournament crown since 2016 this spring. Hinegardner had 14 saves on 18 shots allowing one goal. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small […]
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Highlands Volleyball Alum Transitions to Defensive Role at Hanover
Dunn Helps Panthers to Winning Season PHOTO: Zach Stringer, Hanover College Sports Information. Hanover College freshman Casey Dunn (middle) passes the ball in a game during the season. Dunn, a 2020 Highlands alum, recorded 94 digs for the Panthers this spring. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to […]
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Highlands Football, Track and Field Senior Hit Full Potential in Spring
Welch Hopes for Monster Year in Both Sports PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands senior wide receiver Jake Welch makes a move against Boone County last season. He is one of a number of wide receivers returning this year. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. […]
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Highlands Athletics 2020-2021 Season in Review (Part II)
Bluebirds Captured All Seven 36th District Tournament Crowns PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. The Highlands girls soccer team won a third straight 9th Region crown this year. Editor’s Note: This is the second of two stories. You can read the first story here, highlighting the year’s state champs and runner-ups. Does this story bring […]
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2020-2021 Highlands Year in Review: Recognizing the State Champs, Runner-Ups
Highlands Hoops Leads Headlines of School Year PHOTO: Dale Dawn. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team celebrates after winning the first state championship in school history. Editor’s Note: This is one of two stories reviewing the Highlands school year. Coronavirus 2019 pushed back and shortened much of the fall and winter seasons. But that did […]